A Recommendation: The Elements of Typographic Style

One of the first books I bought when I was in design school was The Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst. Recommended to by my typography professor, this glorious work of art combines the practical, theoretical, and historical world of typography into one essential guide that every… and I mean every working designer should have in their collection.

Somewhere along the way I lost my copy of this book. Recently, a good friend gifted me a copy of the most recent edition and I have been reminded just how much of an influence it has been. So much so that, in turn, I gifted it to another designer friend of mine and I hope that it makes just as big of an impact on her.

So simply put. If there is one space left on your bookshelf and The Elements of Typographic Style isn’t already in your collection, consider this the preeminent occupant for that space. If you already have your copy, pass it on to someone you know who could use it. They will be forever grateful.